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The historic brick building at Second and Maple streets in Falmouth received heavy damages in a Jan. 27 fire was the city's first jail in the early 1800s. It was boarded up over the weekend. Harold Macallister, who was buying the house from his brother Gary, who lived there, said he didn’t know if the building could be saved. Photo by Burton Cole.

The historic brick building at Second and Maple streets in Falmouth received heavy damages in a Jan. 27 fire was the city's first jail in the early 1800s. It was boarded up over the weekend. Harold Macallister, who was buying the house from his brother Gary, who lived there, said he didn’t know if the building could be saved. Photo by Burton Cole.

Burned house was city’s first jail

News Staff
Monday, February 3, 2025
By Jim ThaxtonFALMOUTH — The historic, brick home on the northwest corner of Maple and Second streets that served as the city’s first jail has been boarded up after a fire last week that gutted the first floor and severely damaged the second.
The Falmouth Outlook achieved first place in General Excellence for both news content and advertising design in the annual Kentucky Press Association Excellence in Kentucky Awards.

The Falmouth Outlook achieved first place in General Excellence for both news content and advertising design in the annual Kentucky Press Association Excellence in Kentucky Awards.

Outlook brings home 44 awards in state newspaper contest

News Staff
Monday, February 3, 2025
Staff reportAs reported last week in a short story on deadline, the Falmouth Outlook was awarded first place in General Excellence for both editorial content and advertising design in the Kentucky Press Association 2024 Newspaper Excellence in Kentucky Awards.
Caleb Biddle, left, was named Snowball Dance King, and Kree Brewer as queen of the annual Pendleton County High School Snowball Dance, held Saturday.

Caleb Biddle, left, was named Snowball Dance King, and Kree Brewer as queen of the annual Pendleton County High School Snowball Dance, held Saturday.

Snowball Royalty

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Caleb Biddle was named Snowball Dance King, and Kree Brewer as queen of the annual Pendleton County High School Snowball Dance, held Saturday. The dance was sponsored by the PCHS Cheer Team, which uses the money raised to pay for extra training and regional, state and national competitions.
Pastor Darren Edwards, standing, addresses members, family and friends during a celebration on Jan. 19. The church was established Dec. 28, 1799, at the home of Brother Beuthel Riggs. Photo by Nila Harris.

Pastor Darren Edwards, standing, addresses members, family and friends during a celebration on Jan. 19. The church was established Dec. 28, 1799, at the home of Brother Beuthel Riggs. Photo by Nila Harris.

Church celebrates 225 years

News Staff
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
By Nila Harris CALIFORNIA, Ky. — On Jan. 19, First Twelve Mile Baptist Church celebrated its 225th year anniversary and formally welcomed its new pastor, Darren Edwards, and his wife, Mary.The celebration, postponed from Jan.
Mason Scheider

Mason Scheider

Sailor takes flight

News Staff
Monday, January 20, 2025
Mason Scheider, an Aviation Structural Mechanic (Safety Equipment) Second Class in the United States Navy, has been recognized as the 2024 Sailor of the Year for the VAW-113 Black Eagles Squadron. The Black Eagles Squadron flies the E-2 Hawkeye, a turboprop airborne and control aircraft.
Linda is a low-key, all-around wonderful dog. She is such a great dog and is potty trained. She never hardly barks and keeps her kennel neat.

Linda is a low-key, all-around wonderful dog. She is such a great dog and is potty trained. She never hardly barks and keeps her kennel neat.

CREATURE FEATURE

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Creature Feature runs twice monthly featuring some of the dogs available for adoption at the Pendleton County Animal Shelter. “Please take a moment and look at all the dogs we have up for adoption and see if you could open your heart to adopt a new family member.
Leslie Colvin. Photo courtesy of Colvin.

Leslie Colvin. Photo courtesy of Colvin.

PC Extension adds staff

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
The Pendleton County Extension Office, 45 David Pribble Drive, Falmouth has announced a new staff assistant, Leslie Colvin.  “I graduated in 1997 from PCHS and started working at Hammer Strength shortly after,” Colvin said.

Grant will support rent, utility assistance

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
SVdP NKYERLANGER — St. Vincent de Paul Northern Kentucky announced that it is grateful to The Spaulding Foundation for a grant award of $40,000 to help support the organization’s Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Program.
Snowfall spurs emergency crew hirings

Snowfall spurs emergency crew hirings

Help wanted

News Staff
Wednesday, January 15, 2025
By Jim ThaxtonFALMOUTH — On a snowy late Friday afternoon Jan. 10, Judge Executive David Fields called an emergency meeting of the Pendleton County Fiscal Court. The agenda was short.
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